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HOME SCIENCE
SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY FIRST YEAR COURSE
Home Science as a discipline aims to empower learners by developing understanding of four different
areas namely :
(i) Food and Nutrition
(ii) Human Development
(iii) Community Resource Management and Extension
(iv) Fabric and Apparel Science
The subject helps students to understand changing needs of Indian society, academic principles as
well as develop professional skills.
This would make them competent to meet challenges of becoming a responsible citizen.
Objectives :
The Syllabus at senior secondary level develops in the learners an understanding that the knowledge
and skills acquired through Home Science facilitates development of self, family and community. It
endeavours to -
acquaint learners with the basics of human development with specific reference to self and child .
help to develop skills of judicious management of various resources .
enable learners to become alert consumers .
impart knowledge of nutrition and life styles to enable prevention and management of disease and
also to inculcate healthy food habits .
help to develop understanding of textiles for selection and care of clothes.
SYLLABUS FOR HIGHER SECONDARY FIRST YEAR COURSE
One Paper Time : Three hours Marks : 100
Unitwise Distribution of Marks & Periods :
Unit Topics Marks Periods
Unit-I Concept of Home Science and its Scope 03 03
Unit-II Know myself 17 35
Unit-III Nutrition for self and Family 17 40
Unit-IV Our Resources 17 37
Unit- V Our Apparel 16 35
Total : 70 150
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Unitwise Distribution of Course Contents:
Unit -I : CONCEPT OF HOME SCIENCE AND ITS SCOPE
Home Science : Definition, Objectives, Philosophy of Home Science, Different branches of
Home Science and its scope.
Unit-II : KNOW MYSELF
Growth and Development : Meaning, Principles, Factors affecting growth development,
Different Stages of development, Adolescence, Meaning, early (12-15 years) and late (16-
18 years) adolescence, Early and late matures characteristics of adolescence.
Different aspects of Development during adolescence: Physical Development: growth
spurt, sexual development; Cognitive development, Transition from concrete to formal operation;
Social and Emotional development; Different interest of adolescence, varied and changing
interest, concern about future; adolescence a period of strain and stress.
Important developmental tasks: Developmental task in Adolescence- Accepting one's
physique; achieving new and more matured relations with age mates of both sexes; achieving
a masculine feminine social general role; achieving emotional independence from parent;
preparing for career; reproductive health and prevention of anemia.
Individual differences : Difference between same sex, differences across the two sexes,
early and late matures, role of heredity and environment (family, peers, school and
neighbourhood).
Interpersonal Skills : Relation with the family, peers and members of the community.
Special needs of adolescence : Nutritional requirements: qualitatives and quantitative; Exercise
and entertainment; importance of physical activity in social development and prevention of
obesity; Understanding from parents.
Problems of adolescence : Awkwardness due to growth spurt; freedom and control;
depression; alcohol, drugs and smoking; delinquency; problem related to sex; ignorance and
increased curiosity, Prevention of HIV / AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases;
Population Education : Understand the term 'population Explosion', Effect of population
explosion, Reasons of population explosion. Neglect of girl child; causes, prevention, legal
and social laws, government incentives to improve status of girl child, desire for male child;
small family norms.
Population education- meaning, objectives and importance of population education.
Unit-III: NUTRITION FOR SELF AND FAMILY
Definition and Relationship between food, nutrition, health : Definition of health,
Dimension of health, Health and Dieease, Definition of Food, Nutrient, Nutrition and Nutritional
status, Food and Health, Classification of Food- On the basis of functions and nutrients,
Nutritional and calorie intake as a basis of poverty line.
Functions of food : Physiological function of food- Energy giving, Body-building, Protective
and Regulatory, Psychological function of food, Sociological function of food, Signs of good
Health, Physical status, psychological status, Mental ability morality and longevity.
Selection of Foods for optimum nutrition and good health : Basic knowledge of nutrients
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(Source, Functions, Deficiency and Prevention)- Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat, Dietary Fiber,
Vitamin- A, D, E, K, B1, B2, Niacin, Folic Acid, B12 and Vitamin-C minerals- Calcium,
Phosphorus, iron, iodine. Basic Food Groups and their contribution, Concept of Balanced
diet, Food and Nutritional requirement for family (ICMR tables); factor influencing selection
of food culture, family food practice, media, peers, easy availability of food.
Maximum nutritive value from food by proper selection, preparation, cooking and
storage : Selection and storage of foods-perishable, semi-perishable, non-perishable,
convenience of food and their selection & storage. Reasons for spoilage- Food preservation-
its importance, principles, methods of preservation, Dehydration, Refrigeration, Use of chemicals
& household preservatives, Preparation of food, cooking- Reasons, principles, methods of
cooking, Baking, grilling, Roasting, boiling, steaming, pressure cooking Frying- Deep fat
frying, Sauteing. Effect of cooking on the nutritive value of food; Loss of nutrients during
preparation and cooking of food and their minimization. Methods of enhancing nutritive value
of food - germination, fermentation, fortification and food combination.
Unit-IV: OUR RESOURCES
Resources : Meaning and Types- (a) Human Resources - Knowledge, Skills, Time, Energy,
Attitudes, (b) Non-Human Resources- Money, Goods, Property, (c) Community Facilities.
Characteristics of Resource, Need to manage the resources; methods of conservation of
Shared resources- fuel, electricity, water, public transport system, park, school and hospital,
road.
Management : Meaning and need for management. Steps in management- Planning,
Organizing Controlling, Implementing and Evaluation. Decision Making Steps in decision
making, Role of decision making in Management.
Time and Energy Management : Concept of time and energy, need and procedure for
managing time for occupation and leisure. Management of energy- Fatigue- Meaning and
types, work simplification- meaning and method, role of different members of the family in
efficient running of a home.
Organization of space, work at home : Importance of home, Activities in a home- allocation
of space for different activities. Use of colours and accessories like- flower arrangement,
picture hanging to make these centre attractive.
Work ethics : Meaning and importance : elements of work place, Discipline at workplace,
Respect for the job undertaken, Observing punctuality and regularity towards the job, Stick
to the job and seat during the work hours, Knowing the job, Using polite language etc. Code
of work ethics.
Unit-V: OUR APPAREL
Fibre Science : Fibre and its characteristics, Types of Fibre and their properties, Natural
Fibre-Cotton, Silk, Wool; Man Made– Nylon, Rayon, Polyester and Blend (Terry-cot, Terry-
silk, Terry-wool) Fibre Identification- Methods- Physical Observation or Visual inspection,
Burning Test, Microscopic, Solubility test.
Fabric Construction : Concept of yarn, Types of yarn, yarn making- (Spinning - Mechanical
and Chemical)- Method of Fabric Construction- Weaving-plain, twill satin sateen, Knitting
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and Non-woven Fabric; - Felting, Effect of weaving on appearance, durability, maintenance
of garment.
Finishing : Meaning, Importance, classification of Finishing process, Basic Finishing, Cleaning,
Bleaching, Stiffening, tantering. Special finishes- Mercerization Shrinkage control, water proofing;
dyeing and printing, dyes and its type of Printing, methods of printing-Block printing; Roller
printing, Discharge Resist, Screen and pigment printing.
SYLLABUS FOR HOME SCIENCE PRACTICAL
Time : Three hours Marks : 30
Unitwise Distribution of Marks & Periods :
Unit Topics Marks Total Period:50
Unit-I Concept of Home Science -
Unit-II Know myself -
Unit-III Nutrition for Self and Family 08
Unit-IV My Resources 08
Unit- V My Apparel 07
Record 05
Viva 02
Total : 30
Unitwise Distribution of Course contents:
Unit-I : Concept of Home Science:
Activity: Make a list of Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges of Assam where Home Science is
offered as a subject.
Unit-II: Know Myself: issues related to adolescents
Activity : Observe and test your own strengths and weaknesses. Discuss about them in class with
your teacher and fellow students; take a decision about maximum utilization of strength and
improvement upon weakness, Activity: Report situations from your life to indicate your interaction
within the family, with peers and with members of the community.
Unit-III: Nutrition for Self and Family
Activity : Look for signs of good health within your family.
Activity : Make a list of foods available in the local market according to food groups.
Activity : Observe how different food stuffs are stored at home and evaluate the effectiveness of the
method; list out the steps, practices to preserve and optimize nutrients while preparing meals
for your family.
Practical : Prepare any three items for meals (cereals, pulses or vegetables) and four for snacks items
(2 from snacks and 2 from sweets).
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Unit-IV: Our Resources
Activity : Observe and make a list of resources available at home and in neighbourhood, Make
detailed study on available community resources and its management, suggest improvement.
Activity : Critically evaluate anyone activity centre of your house. Suggest improvements.
Activity : Suggest a work plan for yourself for a day and state where and why will you take help from
others.
Practical : Make a colour wheel and show different colour schemes, make flower arrangement for
different tables and decorate a floor with one method.
Unit-V: Our Apparel
Activity : Collect samples of fabrics and study characteristics for identification.
Activity : Collect samples of weaves and identify them.
Practical : Carry out burning test, microscopic test, solubility test.
Practical : Make a sample of dyeing and block print by using blocks available and make your own.
Prescribed Textbook : Home Science, Published by AHSEC.
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